7133 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy

Written Question

Published date: 18 Mar 2026

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Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	7133 (2026)
Question asked:	03 Mar 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Megan Woods
Portfolio:	Minister for Energy
Minister replying:	Hon Simon Watts
Answer received:	12 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_07133_2026
Document guid:	d6d62932-9fc6-4f43-8693-398eddde8563

7133 (2026). Hon Dr Megan Woods to the Minister for Energy: Did he receive advice on whether distributed solar generation reduces gentailer market power, and if so, what were its findings?

Hon Simon Watts: As Minister of Energy, I do not make decisions on energy policy based on the profitability or market power of any given market participant. As such, I have not received advice on this specific matter.